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Cynthia Erivo is a British actress, singer, and songwriter notable for her roles in both screen and stage productions. She earned Academy Award nominations for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in “Harriet” (2019) and for the original song “Stand Up” from the same film. Her Broadway performance in “The Color Purple” (2015) won her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program. Erivo has also appeared in the films “Widows” (2018) and “Bad Times at the El Royale” (2018), and voiced the Blue Fairy in Robert Zemeckis’s “Pinocchio” (2022).

In television, she portrayed Aretha Franklin in the series “Genius: Aretha” (2021). Her collaborations have included working alongside Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Hudson in “The Color Purple,” and with Steve McQueen and Viola Davis in “Widows.” In “Bad Times at the El Royale,” she acted with Jeff Bridges and Chris Hemsworth. Her role in “Genius: Aretha” involved collaborative performances with actors such as Courtney B. Vance and Malcolm Barrett. In “Chaos Walking” (2021), she worked under the direction of Doug Liman and alongside co-stars Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland.